Borland provides a series of compilers
available to programmers. The company has been releasing many of
these compilers free to the public but you must register in order to
use them. To install one of these compilers, you can download it or
order a CD from the company. After getting installed, some of the
compilers are offered for a fixed period, mostly 30 days. Some
others have unlimited timeframe.

Free Compilers

These are the free compilers available from
Borland:

C++ Compiler: Allows you to create C or C++
console applications, STL applications, GUI applications for
the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems, libraries, web
applications, databases, internet and communications, etc. This is a
free compiler with which you must create your programs using a text
editor like Notepad but as far using the compiler, everything is
included.

C++BuilderX: For C++ programmers or students,
this is one of the best offers. This is an unlimited, complete C++
programming package. It allows you to create applications for
different operating systems, including MS Windows and Linux. Even as
compared to other freely available compilers (check our article on
new free compilers from Microsoft, next time), this one offers extra
options as it includes various "internal" compilers.

C#Builder: This an incredibly high environment
to learn and create C# applications. It is offered on two options.
The Personal edition, meant for non-commercial use, is unlimited.
This allows you to create applications for the Microsoft .NET
Framework library. It supports console, GUI, databases, internet,
communications, web and XML applications.

C#Builder Architect Trial: This version of
C#Builder is provided for a limited period (30 days). It allows you
to create applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework library. It
supports console, GUI, databases, internet, communications, web and
XML applications.

Delphi Architect Trial: The Delphi programming
environment allows you to create impressive applications using
Object Pascal. Borland offers an Architect Trial edition for Delphi
7. It can be used to create the same types of applications as C++
Builder Enterprise Trial.

Delphi for .NET Architect Trial: This is
another great programming tool offered by Borland. It allows you to
create applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework. Possible
applications include Windows GUI, database, XML, Internet
applications, etc. This is offered as a trial version.

JBuilder Enterprise Trial: This is used to
create applications based on the Java language.